Health
Why are people in their 30s and 40s experiencing increased memory problems?
According to a recent article in The Boston Globe, people in their 30s and 40s are reporting an unprecedented wave of memory problems. Audio
Dr Hinemoa Elder: How Māori proverbs can support children's wellbeing
Over nearly 20 years as a child psychiatrist, Dr Hinemoa Elder has witnessed first-hand how connection with culture can help Māori youth navigate and heal from challenges. Audio
How did McDonald's end up with a deadly E. coli outbreak?
Cooking beef acts as a "silver bullet" against contamination, unlike fresh produce.
'People die before they get seen' - Southland's cancer dilemma
Patient advocate Melissa Vining says Southland cancer patients are facing double the nationally recommended wait time to be seen. Audio
Saturday Lunch with Two Raw Sisters
Margo and Rosa Flanagan are known as the Two Raw Sisters, spending their days developing recipes with a focus on plant based, whole foods, that make you feel great. Audio
Dr Nick Oscroft: Addressing men's health issues
Dr Nick Oscroft joins Mihi and Susie to answer questions about men's health. Audio
Kate Weinberg: Finding the funny side of invisible illness
Author Kate Weinberg has adapted her personal ordeal of living with long Covid into a funny and philosophical novel There's Nothing Wrong With Her. Audio
Weight-loss drug trial for those on the benefit
England is testing a weight-loss drug to get people off the dole and back to work. It's a controversial idea to take the pressure off the health service. Audio
Long wait times for hospitals in Southland
Cancer care advocate Melissa Vining speaks out over continuing delays for services in Southland and reveals the disease is affecting her family again. Audio
'Depressing, unsafe': Doctor speaks out on dire state of Whangārei Hospital
Northland emergency doctor Gary Payinda has told Checkpoint the health system is suffering under woeful understaffing, budget constraints and leaky buildings - and the government's priorities are all… Audio
Leaked email shows staff wanted hospital closed if no doctor on
Nurses and local managers have now agreed to keeping Dargaville Hospital open.
US fast-food chains hold the onions after McDonald's E. coli outbreak
Fresh onions are off the menu after the vegetable was named as the likely source of an E. coli outbreak at McDonald's restaurants that has sickened 49 people and killed one.
St John on safety for ambulance staff on callouts
The Ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed while attending mental health callouts if stab proof vests aren't made widely available to members. St John Integrated Operations Centre… Audio
Documents show the struggle behind Dunedin Hospital
As early as June 2020, Treasury was warning the hospital project was "in doubt with major risks". Audio
Unfunded blood cancer drugs could boost survival and quality of life
Blood cancer patients in Australia have access to 36 treatment options not funded in NZ. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th October
On today's episode, the ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed if stab proof vests aren't made more widely available to all staff, Labour's Maori Development spokesperson Willie… Audio
Police Minister on safety for ambulance officers
The head of the ambulance workers union says stab proof vests should be rolled out widely to first responders once police start withdrawing from mental health callouts. Minister of Police Mark… Audio
Aus blood cancer patients have more treatment options - report
A new report shows blood cancer patients in Australia have access to 36 treatment options not funded in New Zealand. The Cancer Control Agency, which produced the report, says nine of the missing… Audio
Papers show 'struggle' behind Dunedin hospital rebuild
Newly released papers show reviewers were calling the oversight of Dunedin's hospital rebuild a "struggle" and a "mess". This was at a critical time when costs were spiralling out of control. Phil… Audio
Ministry of Health apologises to Casey Costello
The Ministry of Health has apologised to the Associate Health Minister Casey Costello for failing to tell her that one of her advisors on tobacco reforms was the sister-in-law of Labour's Health… Audio
